...well I guess that's what happened in our garden last Thursday...It used to look like this...
...and now it looks like this....
Now I feel I'm on a level playing field (so to speak) and can get on and do something with our outdoor space....although it'll have to cool down a bit first!
I hasten to add that I didn't actually do the work myself...just had someone in to do it!
Our friend Robert was 30 at the weekend (although he said he's going to stay 29 forever...) He had a BBQ and it was good fun. We hadn't seen him since his wedding last year so it was lovely to catch up (and to introduce Sunshine to everyone who met her as a bump!) Robert has posted some photos here. Sunshine had a great time and loved Peter's ginger beer!
I'm not afraid to say it! I do love 80's music! my sister tipped me off about this site.....I've only looked at a couple of videos...but it brings those 80's memories back!
I seem to be getting more and more rubbish at updating my blog...anyway,a few things have happened since my last post...there was Harry and Marianthi's Greek wedding for starters - Jonny did an excellent post regarding this and I can;t even attempt to top it! Just a note...it was fantastic and Peter and I were out two days less than everyone else :(. Sunshine in the meantime went to stay with my Mum whilst we were away.
I finally started work again last week and after a day of slight weirdness, it all seemed a bit normal. I must admit I'm a little rusty on a lot of things but I'm sure I'll be up to speed again soon! Thank you to Jonny and Mandy who looked after/put up with (delete as appropriate) two out of the three nights I was in Altrincham!
This last weekend there was a family gathering in Plymouth to celebrate 90th, 60th and 30th birthdays which was fun...a long trip and we were a bit worried how Sunshine would cope with it all - but no need! She was a star! Fortunately the weather was fab so we managed to wander around the Hoe, have a cream tea and go to the National Marine Aquarium. The aquarium has changed a bit since we last went in 2000 but we all enjoyed it. It's scary to think that it was 16 years ago that I first went to Plymouth...so much seems to have changed...old haunts converted into upmarket estabishments, the invasion of the pub chains into the Barbican. Fortunately Cap'n Jaspers is still there....although a Jasperizer is probably a bit much for breakfast!
There's more Plymouth photos here
I must admit I've never been a fan of rice pudding but Peter is and I decided that this weekend I would make one and introduce Sunshine to the delights. It was much easier than I thought, in fact I must confess that it was actually 'Big Cook Little Cook' which gave me the idea...
Anyway, the cooking went well and I managed not to burn it; once it had cooled a little Peter had a taste and I had a hard job getting him to leave some for today! Sunshine tried some at lunchtime but didn't seem too keen...but couldn't seem to get enough after her nap!
I'm not sure if it was just because Peter was finishing it off with some double cream...
I've just started cooking another one, so perhaps there may be some left for Sunshine to take to Mums this week.....?! Oh and I did try a bit myself and I was surprised to find it not unpleasant!
